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7 7  ANSIR carry two types of three-channel nodes
8 8  
9 9  * **SmartSolo IGU 16HR 3C (5 Hz Short Period)**
10 -* **SmartSolo BD3C-5 (5 Second Broad-Band)**
10 +* **SmartSolo BD3C-5 (5 Second Broadband)**
11 11  
12 -Both have a battery capacity of around 30 days. The programming, operation, and downloading procedures for both types of SmartSolo nodes are also similar.
12 +Both have a battery capacity of around 30 days. The programming, operation and downloading procedures for both types of SmartSolo nodes are also similar.
13 13  
14 -
15 15  ----
16 16  
17 17  = **Programming Defaults** =
18 18  
19 -We recommend that the SP 16HR-3C be set to a gain of 24db and no higher than 250 Hz sampling rate unless there is an explicit reason to do so. The BD3C-5 should be set to a gain of 6db (which is the maximum allowed). These are what we use for our internal experiments.
18 +The nodes must be programmed in the SoloLite software prior to use. Screenshots for the short period 16HR-3C and broadband BDC3-5 are shown with our recommended parameters.
20 20  
21 -**Note that this gain must be removed when exporting to miniseed, **otherwise amplitudes will be a factor of either 15.84893192 (24db) or 2 (6db) too high. We also recommend disabling bluetooth to increase battery life, and to enable "FIFO" mode just in case old data is still present on the units and you run out of space (although it is unlikely you will go over 64 Gb for one deploy). If using the "timed turn-on" option, please be aware that **the units will not begin recording until they have acquired a GPS lock**, which may nor occur if they are buried too deeply or have very poor sky view.
20 +[[IGU-16 3C (short period node) programming screen set at 250 Hz. Ensure that the highlighted areas are set!>>image:SP_programming.labels.png||alt="IGU-16 3C programming screen"]]
22 22  
22 +[[BD3C-5 (broadband node) programming screen set at 250 hz. Ensure that the highlighted areas are set!>>image:BB_programming.labels.png||alt="BD3C-5 programming screen"]]
23 23  
24 +FIFO (first in, first out) data mode is safest as this will overwrite old data in case you forgot to clear the storage. At <= 250 hz you can fit 4++ months of data on these, shouldn't be an issue.
25 +
26 +Be sure to set the channel types to Seismic and the gain appropriately. For active source (i.e. explosions) you can leave the gain at 0, but for passive experiments some gain is purported to be helpful (although we have found this to be somewhat negligible). We can confirm that 6db for the broadband nodes and 24db for the short period works well.
27 +
28 +In newer versions of the software there is a "power consumption" setting.. we are no sure what this does exactly, but the manual says it gives life a "boost" at the expense of about 3 db of resolution. Until this can be quantified a bit better it is not recommended.
29 +
30 +Storage type can be DLD (proprietary) or Miniseed. We assume the software works best with their proprietary format so prefer not to risk any issues. You can output to miniseed later.
31 +
32 +GPS mode is best in cycle mode (e.g. once per hour) instead of constant. The clock drift on these are almost nil even if there is no sync at all, so it's best to conserve power.
33 +
34 +We recommend that the SP 16HR-3C be set to a gain of 24db for passive experiments and no higher than 250 Hz sampling rate unless there is an explicit reason to do so. The BD3C-5 should be set to a gain of 6db (which is the maximum allowed) for passive experiments (or 0 db if active).
35 +
36 +**Note that this gain must be removed when exporting to miniseed, **otherwise amplitudes will be a factor of either 15.84893192 (24db) or 2 (6db) too high. We also recommend disabling bluetooth to increase battery life, and to enable "FIFO" mode just in case old data is still present on the units and you run out of space (although it is unlikely you will go over 64 Gb for one deploy). If using the "timed turn-on" option, please be aware that **the units will not begin recording until they have acquired a GPS lock**, which may nor occur if they are buried too deeply or have very poor sky view.
37 +
24 24  = **Fieldwork Preparation** =
25 25  
26 -(% class="box infomessage" %)
27 -(((
28 28  (% class="box warningmessage" %)
29 29  (((
30 30  **INVEST IN FAST EXTERNAL HARD DRIVES – DO NOT LET THIS BE THE LIMITATION OF DATA HARVESTING**
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33 33  
34 34  **We have had good experience with the 4Tb Samsung T7 Shield drives.**
35 35  )))
36 -)))
37 37  
38 38  == Magnets ==
39 39  
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45 45  
46 46  = **Installation** =
47 47  
48 -== **1. Logbook documentation** ==
59 +(% class="box infomessage" %)
60 +(((
61 +**Field logs are a critical component of fieldwork and this is especially the case for large N nodal deploys. Take notes!**
62 +)))
49 49  
64 +== 1. Logbook documentation ==
65 +
50 50  (((
51 -**Essential Details**: Record the following in a logbook:
67 +**Essential Details** for field logs:
52 52  
53 53  * Station name
54 -* Latitude and longitude
70 +* Latitude, longitude, elevation
55 55  * Names of team members present
56 -* Date and local time of installation
57 -* Serial number (SN) of the sensor
58 -* Detailed notes on the site conditions and setup
72 +* Date and both local & UTC time of installation/removal
73 +* Serial number (SN) of the TOP HALF of the sensor (if a BD3C-5, there is only one serial number)
74 +* Detailed notes on the site conditions and setup, anything else that will be helpful to find it again ("by the fence", "south of rock", etc)
59 59  
60 -== **2. Node Placement** ==
76 +[[HERE>>http://auspass.edu.au/field/NODES_blank_fieldlog.pdf]] is an example logsheet that works well for nodes, feel free to print and use!
77 +
78 +== 2. Node Placement ==
61 61  )))
62 62  
63 63  **Protection**: Place nodes inside (landfill) biodegradable bags to minimize cleaning and cross-site soil contamination.
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65 65  **Site Analysis**:
66 66  
67 67  * **Take compass measurements away from the sensor as it will affect your measurement.**
68 -* Take multiple photographs from various angles to document the site setup thoroughly.
69 -* Include a detailed site description in your notes, specifying distances and orientations from nearby landmarks (e.g. Richards garden, Te Mini steam field eastern side)
86 +* Take photographs from various angles to document the site setup thoroughly.
87 +* Include a detailed site description in your notes
70 70  
71 -== **3. GPS Considerations** ==
89 +== 3. GPS Considerations ==
72 72  
73 73  (% class="wikigeneratedid" %)
74 74  The GPS antenna is at the top and center of the unit, and will (usually) only receive signal with a clear sky view directly above. The signal is able to penetrate plastic and terracotta planters and a thin layer of soil, but may struggle if the soil layer is too thick. **These nodes will not start recording without attaining a GPS lock** and repeated attempts will excessively drain the battery.
75 75  
76 -== **4. Visibility and Location Marking** ==
94 +== 4. Visibility and Location Marking ==
77 77  
78 78  **Flag Placement**: Position a flag, preferably in a bright color (avoid green or yellow), near the instrument to aid in its future location.
79 79  
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82 82  * Use a GPS device to mark the instrument's exact location.
83 83  * Record this location in both your paper notes and the GPS device.
84 84  
85 -== (% style="color:inherit; font-family:inherit; font-size:max(18px, min(20px, 14.4444px + 0.462963vw))" %)**5. Charge Time, Pre-Deployment & Post-Deployment**(%%) ==
103 +== (% style="color:inherit; font-family:inherit; font-size:max(18px, min(20px, 14.4444px + 0.462963vw))" %)5. Charge Time, Pre-Deployment & Post-Deployment(%%) ==
86 86  
87 87  * **Charging Duration**: Both types of nodes take approximately 6-8 hours to fully charge from a flat state.
88 88  * **Pre-Deployment Charging**:
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96 96  * **Storage and Shipping Charge Level**:
97 97  ** Maintain a battery charge level of around 50-60% (e.g. "orange") for both storage and shipping purposes.
98 98  ** This charge level is recommended to prevent battery damage and is safe for transportation.
99 -** Nodes should not be stored fully charged, and it **they should especially not be stored with 0 charge.**
117 +** Nodes should not be stored fully charged, and **they should especially not be stored with 0 charge as this damages lithium batteries.**
100 100  
101 101  (((
102 -== **6. Data Sharing and Metadata Creation** ==
120 +== 6. Data Sharing and Metadata Creation ==
103 103  )))
104 104  
105 105  **GPS Data**:
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112 112  
113 113  **Metadata File**:
114 114  
115 -* Create and organize metadata according to the [[ANU metadata standard txt file>>attach:example_metadata.txt]].
133 +* Create and organize metadata according to the [[ANU metadata standard txt file>>attach:example_metadata.txt]]. This is going to be particularly important if you are reusing nodes at different sites... not documenting the serial numbers (of the **top half** of the node) and the times they were deployed can lead to station mix-ups.
116 116  
117 -== **7. Additional Best Practices** ==
135 +== 7. Additional Best Practices ==
118 118  
119 119  * **Training and Familiarisation**: Make sure all team members are adequately trained in using the GPS devices, compass use, and other equipment to ensure consistent and accurate data collection.
120 120  
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169 169  = **Charging Procedure for Seismic Nodes** =
170 170  
171 171  (((
172 -== **1. Preparation for Charging**: ==
190 +== 1. Preparation for Charging: ==
173 173  
174 174  * Before charging, ensure each node is clean. This involves removing any dirt or debris to maintain the integrity of the equipment and ensure effective charging.
175 175  )))
176 176  
177 177  (((
178 -== **2. Disassembling the Node**: ==
196 +== 2. Disassembling the Node: ==
179 179  
180 180  * For the IGU-16HR, remove the battery (bottom half) from the sensor. This is done by unscrewing the spikes counter-clockwise.
181 181  )))
182 182  
183 183  (((
184 -== **3. Setting Nodes in the Charging Box**: ==
202 +== 3. Setting Nodes in the Charging Box: ==
185 185  
186 186  * Place 1-16 IGU-16HR battery components upside-down into the charger, assuring they are oriented properly.
187 187  )))
188 188  
189 189  (((
190 -== **4. Monitoring the Charging Process**: ==
208 +== 4. Monitoring the Charging Process: ==
191 191  
192 192  * Once the nodes are set in the charging box and the charging process begins, lights adjacent to the batteries will illuminate. These lights indicate that charging is underway.
193 193  * Observe the transition of the lights from steady red to orange, then to green, and finally to flashing green. A flashing green light signifies that the batteries are fully charged. For storage, the goal is to charge them to ORANGE.
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194 194  )))
195 195  
196 196  (((
197 -== **5. Updating Charge Status**: ==
215 +== 5. Updating Charge Status: ==
198 198  
199 199  * During the charging period, take this opportunity to update the status of each unit. Check the //"C"// box on your temporary labels to indicate that the unit has been successfully charged.
200 200  * This step is crucial for tracking the charging status of multiple units, especially when handling a large number of nodes.
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211 211  
212 212  = **Downloading and Converting Seismic Data to MiniSeed Format** =
213 213  
214 -== **Node Registration and Software Setup** ==
232 +== Node Registration and Software Setup ==
215 215  
216 216  1. (((
217 217  **Registering Nodes in the System**:
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229 229  * Ignore the settings for seismic recordings in the subsequent window. Resetting instruments (e.g., sampling rate, gain) requires reprogramming via script.
230 230  )))
231 231  
232 -== **Data Downloading Process** ==
250 +== Data Downloading Process ==
233 233  
234 234  1. (((
235 235  **Initiating Data Download**:
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247 247  * Click “prepare” followed by “run” to start reformatting. Monitor this process in the small panel at the bottom left.
248 248  * (% class="box warningmessage" %)
249 249  (((
250 -* **Ensure to export data as "COUNTS", not "mV".**
268 +* **Ensure to export data as "COUNTS" (int32), not "mV" (float). This is critical!**
251 251  
252 -* **Set "Remove Gain" to the same decibel gain as during programming** **(by default ANU sets this to 24db for short period nodes (a factor of 15.848932), and 6db for broadband nodes).**
270 +* **Set "Remove Gain" to the same decibel gain as during programming. By default ANU sets this to 24db for short period nodes (a scaling factor of 15.848932), and 6db (a factor of 2.0) for broadband nodes.**
253 253  )))
254 254  )))
255 255  
256 -== **Handling Nodes During Download** ==
274 +== Handling Nodes During Download ==
257 257  
258 258  1. (((
259 259  **Monitoring Download Indicators**:
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270 270  * **Use fast external hard drives to avoid limitations in data harvesting.**
271 271  
272 272  * **Recommended specifications: USB-C, USB 3.0, and 4+ Tb of space.**
291 +* **The USB type for the harvester is TYPE-A, the typical normal rectangular shape.**
273 273  )))
274 274  )))
275 275  1. (((
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359 359  
360 360  (% class="box" %)
361 361  (((
362 -= SmartSolo [[IGU-16HR>>url:https://smartsolo.com/cp-3.html]] =
381 += SmartSolo [[IGU-16HR>>url:https://smartsolo.com/cp-3.html]]3C =
363 363  
364 364  [[image:smartsolo node.jpg]]
365 365  
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377 377  )))
378 378  )))
379 379  
380 -
399 +(% class="box" %)
400 +(((
401 += SmartSolo BD3C-16 Portable Battery Charger =
402 +
403 +[[image:20250729_125049.jpg]]
404 +
405 +|**Dimensions (LxHxW)**|558 x 357 x 300mm
406 +|**Input rating**|100-210V - 50/60Hz
407 +|**Power**|1000W
408 +|**Weight**|14.5kg
409 +|**Weight with cables**|21kg
381 381  )))
411 +
412 +(% class="box" id="HSmartSoloBD3C-16PortableBatteryCharger" %)
413 +(((
414 += SmartSolo IGU-16 Portable Data Harvester =
415 +
416 +[[image:20250729_124747.jpg]]
417 +
418 +|**Dimensions (LxHxW)**|625 x 500 x 366mm
419 +|**Input rating**|100-210V - 50/60Hz
420 +|**Power**|100W
421 +|**Weight**|21.5 - 24kg
422 +|**Slots no.**|16
423 +|**Download Speed**|20MB/sec/slot
382 382  )))
425 +
426 +(% class="box" %)
427 +(((
428 += SmartSolo IGU-16 Portable Battery Charger =
429 +
430 += [[image:20250729_124644.jpg]] =
431 +
432 +|**Dimensions (LxHxW)**|625 x 500 x 366mm
433 +|**Input rating**|100-210V - 50/60Hz
434 +|**Power**|640W
435 +|**Weight**|26.3kg
436 +|**Slots no.**|16
437 +)))
438 +
439 +(% class="box" %)
440 +(((
441 += SmartSolo BD3C-5 Carry Bag =
442 +
443 +[[image:20250729_124957.jpg]]
444 +
445 +
446 +|**Dimensions (LxHxW)**|590 x 225 x 405mm
447 +|**Weight**|8.2kg
448 +|**Slots no.**|6
449 +)))
450 +
451 +(% class="box" %)
452 +(((
453 += SmartSolo IGU-16 3C Carry Bag =
454 +
455 +[[image:20250729_124502.jpg]]
456 +
457 +|**Dimensions (LxHxW)**|230 x 340 x 310mm
458 +|**Weight**|3.6kg
459 +|**Slots no.**|6
460 +)))
461 +
462 +(% class="box" %)
463 +(((
464 += SmartSolo IGU-16 1C Carry Bag =
465 +
466 +[[image:20250729_124558.jpg]]
467 +
468 +|**Dimensions (LxHxW)**|225 x 200 x 550mm
469 +|**Weight**|
470 +|**Slots no.**|6
471 +)))
472 +)))
473 +)))
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